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"REOFUT" as an Observation Tool for Tactical Analysis on Offensive Performance in Soccer: Mixed Method Perspective
Rafael Aranda1, Joaquín González-Ródenas2, Ignacio López-Bondia1
1Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|July 19, 2019
Summary
This study developed a new observation tool (REOFUT) to analyze soccer offensive performance by integrating opponent behavior. The tool demonstrated high reliability, making it suitable for detailed offensive play analysis.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Performance Analysis
- Soccer Analytics
Background:
- Analyzing complex team sports like soccer requires understanding team interactions.
- Mixed methods are crucial for integrating qualitative and quantitative data in tool development.
- Existing tools may not fully capture opponent influence on offensive performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel, non-standard observation tool for analyzing soccer offensive performance.
- To incorporate opponent behavior into the analysis of offensive plays.
- To rigorously test the reliability of the developed tool.
Main Methods:
- A mixed methods approach combining expert meetings and exploratory observations.
- Iterative design and re-design of the observation tool by experts.
- Calculation of the kappa coefficient for inter-observer and intra-observer reliability.
Main Results:
- The final observation tool (REOFUT) includes two macro-criteria and 31 dimensions.
- Analysis focused on "team possession" covering technical, tactical, and spatial aspects.
- High inter-observer and intra-observer reliability levels were achieved.
Conclusions:
- The developed observation tool (REOFUT) is reliable for analyzing offensive play actions in soccer.
- The tool effectively integrates the analysis of the observed team and opponent behavior.
- REOFUT offers an adequate method for enhancing soccer performance analysis.